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Clean Water and Conservation in the Philippines
Clean Water and Conservation in the Philippines
PhilippinesPhilippines,   Climate Change (GG Green)Climate Change (GG Green) , Donations to this project are being matchedDonations to this project are being matched
On the island of Negros, in the Philippines, an innovative pump will bring clean running water to thousands of people in 13 villages and encourage watershed conservation within these communities progress reportread updates from the field
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Solar cookers for the school in Fiadanana
Solar cookers for the school in Fiadanana
MadagascarMadagascar,   Climate Change (GG Green)Climate Change (GG Green) , Donations to this project are being matchedDonations to this project are being matched
Using solar cookers in the village’s school to prepare meals by and for the students. Introducing a new technology to the village via the children, reduces the need to chop down firewood trees. progress reportread updates from the field
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Solar electricity for 10 low-income families, USA
Solar electricity for 10 low-income families, USA
United StatesUnited States,   Climate Change (GG Green)Climate Change (GG Green) , Donations to this project are being matchedDonations to this project are being matched
Our technical staff trains and leads teams of volunteers and job trainees to install solar electric systems for low income families, helping them save money and energy while educating the community. progress reportread updates from the field
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Energy Efficient Cooking Stoves in Lake Atitlán
Energy Efficient Cooking Stoves in Lake Atitlán
GuatemalaGuatemala,   Climate Change (GG Green)Climate Change (GG Green) , Donations to this project are being matchedDonations to this project are being matched
Helping local indigenous communities in Guatemala, especially Peña Blanca, to install carbon efficient stoves which use less firewood and allow the community health, educational and financial benefits progress reportread updates from the field
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Micro Hydro Power for 1,000 People in Philippines
Micro Hydro Power for 1,000 People in Philippines
PhilippinesPhilippines,   Climate Change (GG Green)Climate Change (GG Green) , Donations to this project are being matchedDonations to this project are being matched
A community-based micro-hydro power (MHP) system will be installed to provide household lighting and run community-based corn mill enterprises allowing people to secure food and income. progress reportread updates from the field
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Provide Renewable Energy to 22 Colombian families
Provide Renewable Energy to 22 Colombian families
ColombiaColombia,   Climate Change (GG Green)Climate Change (GG Green) , Donations to this project are being matchedDonations to this project are being matched
This micro hydroelectric project will bring electricity and lighting to 22 indigenous families living in rural Minaflores, Colombia, an area under threat by guerillas and paramilitary. progress reportread updates from the field
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Green Stoves for Rwanda
Green Stoves for Rwanda
RwandaRwanda,   Climate Change (GG Green)Climate Change (GG Green) , Donations to this project are being matchedDonations to this project are being matched
CHF in partnership with Disney and Spencer Brodsky will be utilizing fuel efficient stoves to prevent deforestation, improve health, and create income for Rwanda's orphans and vulnerable children.
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Sustainable electricity for a Filipino village
Sustainable electricity for a Filipino village
PhilippinesPhilippines,   Climate Change (GG Green)Climate Change (GG Green) , Donations to this project are being matchedDonations to this project are being matched
A 40kW hydro–electric system will be built with YAMOG to bring renewable electricity to 1800 people and community facilities in the village of Upper Sepaka, Surallah municipality, Philippines.
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Provide Kibera Slum Children with 1500 Solar Lamps
Provide Kibera Slum Children with 1500 Solar Lamps
KenyaKenya,   Climate Change (GG Green)Climate Change (GG Green)
Providing a first reading and lighting experience for children in Kibera through the provision of 1500 solar lamps and establisment of a resource centre progress reportread updates from the field
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Fuel Efficient, Life Saving Stoves for 40 Families
Fuel Efficient, Life Saving Stoves for 40 Families
HondurasHonduras,   Climate Change (GG Green)Climate Change (GG Green) , Donations to this project are being matchedDonations to this project are being matched
Train local tradesmen to produce fuel-efficient stoves for 40 rural Honduran families, improving the health of approximately 500 people in the first year and increasing long-term income potential. progress reportread updates from the field
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A Clean Solar Alternative to Kerosene Lamps, Nepal
A Clean Solar Alternative to Kerosene Lamps, Nepal
NepalNepal,   Climate Change (GG Green)Climate Change (GG Green) , Donations to this project are being matchedDonations to this project are being matched
This project aims to replace kerosene lamps with solar-based household lighting (known as Solar Tuki) through an integrated approach of community mobilization and technological intervention. progress reportread updates from the field
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Solar power to help environment & reduce overheads
Solar power to help environment & reduce overheads
South AfricaSouth Africa,   Climate Change (GG Green)Climate Change (GG Green) , Donations to this project are being matchedDonations to this project are being matched
Daktari is situated in an area with more than 300 days of sunlight per year. We will use solar power to reduce the use of gas and fuel in our centre, which inspires & educates underprivileged children progress reportread updates from the field
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Solar Autoclaves for Rural Nicaragua
Solar Autoclaves for Rural Nicaragua
NicaraguaNicaragua,   Climate Change (GG Green)Climate Change (GG Green) , Donations to this project are being matchedDonations to this project are being matched
This project will enable a local women's group to manufacture and distribute solar medical instrument sterilizers to health clinics without electricity in rural Nicaragua. progress reportread updates from the field
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Solar electricity for Karen children dormitory
Solar electricity for Karen children dormitory
ThailandThailand,   Climate Change (GG Green)Climate Change (GG Green) , Donations to this project are being matchedDonations to this project are being matched
Solar panels will provide electricity to a dormitory which houses, feeds and supports 30 Karen children of all ages. The solar system will power lights, a computer, and satellite internet access.
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Toilet block for 350 Rural Pupils in Kenya
Toilet block for 350 Rural Pupils in Kenya
KenyaKenya,   Climate Change (GG Green)Climate Change (GG Green) , Donations to this project are being matchedDonations to this project are being matched
The action project will give 175 boys and 175 girls hygienic sanitation; reduce hunger through increased school food production (farm manure) and preserve environment (saving trees through biogas for
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